Between the Stripes LOI podcast

Having made up part of the record-breaking crowd at Tallaght Stadium on Monday night, Gary gives us the scoop on what may have been a season-defining Dublin Derby. Kieran asks questions of Alan Reynolds team selection against both Waterford and Shamrock Rovers, with a particular focus on the Gypsies goalkeeping situation. Following Sligo Rovers' relegation, there is a chat on LOI finances: are they sustainable? Why are so many people calling for a 12-team Premier Division? And what will happen on the final day of one of the most dramatic First Division seasons ever? Get the answers on this week's show. 

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Shane Lohman of Monarch Sports Partners group tells us about his party's interest in completing a takeover of Cork City and why the League of Ireland has huge potential for investors. Has Heimir Hallgrímsson gotten off lightly this window due to media attention elsewhere? Gary makes his point. James McClean and the PFAI's statement is discussed at length, as is the retirement of Greg Bolger. 

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An honest and frank discussion on the unprecedented events surrounding Irish Football over the past week. Kieran & Gary also talk about the actual football, their trip to Kosovo, the Israel game itself and the upcoming game with Austria. 

Domestically, Bohemians can set up a huge Dublin Derby against Shamrock Rovers with victory in Dundalk on Friday, while the lads continue to cover all the latest action from the First Division. 

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What a season this is turning out to be. Kieran & Gary break down what is now a three horse title race. Meanwhile, almost everyone else is in a relegation scrap. What a league. We also hear from Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty. 

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Is it finally Bohs year? The lads break down the FAI Cup quarter-final results and semi-final draw. Kieran & Gaz pay tribute to Rory Gaffney following his retirement. Have St. Pat's been harshly treated after the closure of Section G following a fan-player altercation at Richmond Park? The First Division play-off race is epic but will we get a title race in the Premier? Tune in for the BTS Predictions League for previews to this weekend's action. 

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The National League gets underway this weekend, Kieran & Gary discuss the pros and cons of the new third tier and also chat to Mayo FC midfielder Gary Armstrong. We also hear from Ciaran Kilduff on this week's pod as Dundalk FC begin to show signs of fatigue after a fantastic start to the season. Have things gone stale at Shamrock Rovers? What has Mark Connolly said to rile up Gary Reilly? Tune in to this week's show to find out. Follow us on Spotify or Apple. 

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Kieran & Gary react to a horrific week for Shamrock Rovers and a week that may have kept St.Pat's season alive. Find out why Gary feels the tide isn't yet turning at Derry despite Tiernan Lynch's exit, while the lads also discuss the growing gulf between the divisions after Longford's hammering against Bohs and two more heavy FAI Cup defeats for non-league sides. Did the FAI bottle it with Shamrock Rovers latest punishment? All this and more on another frank episode of BTS. 

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It’s the James McClean show this week as Kieran & Gary pick their way through the Brandywell mess.

If that wasn’t juicy enough, there’s also been a beefy managerial spat involving Stephen Bradley and Ciaran Kilduff. Are people who attend Premier League friendlies in Ireland really “morons”? And should we be worried about a drop-off in LOI attendances?

With all that going on, there’s just about enough time to preview the FAI Cup last 16 in a bumper edition of the show.

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Wedding done and dusted, the lads are back, and they've plenty to catch up on. It's a huge week in Europe with Shelbourne's glamour tie with Ajax the headline act. Meanwhile, James McClean's online antics are up for debate, how should Tiernan Lynch and Derry City deal with the former Ireland international? 

Speaking of proud Derry men, Patrick McEleney is on the show having recently taken over at struggling Finn Harps. 

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